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Culture and Community

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People.  We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown community.

Children and family services

CBCity is a direct provider of a range of children's services with a commitment to delivering high quality education, recreation and care programs for children aged from six weeks to 12 years. 

Citizenship ceremonies

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the most unique and exciting cities in Australia!

Community Halls and Centres

We offer a variety of community facilities and halls for hire throughout Canterbury-Bankstown to cater to your next upcoming event. 

Community safety and crime prevention

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Find out about crime prevention initiatives and community safety support services.

Community services and support

We provide a wide range of services to support our community. 

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Our City is a welcoming place for everyone. We are committed to improving opportunities and accessibility for all. 

Mental Health & Wellbeing

You may recognise that you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem

Multicultural Community

Our City attracts a large number of newly-arrived residents each year

Seniors Hub

Almost a quarter of residents living in the City of Canterbury Bankstown are 55 years old or greater. These residents are an integral and essential part of our community and it should be recognised that enjoying a valued role as well as a meaningful life in our community as we grow older is something that everyone should be able to aspire to.

Volunteering

In all great communities, volunteering is a crucial part of daily life. In Canterbury Bankstown, our volunteers give their time to help others, but they also gain from the experience, especially in building new friendships and learning new skills.  

Youth

Our programs for young people are fully inclusive and include support, learning and having fun! 
Chester Hill

Help with reading Chester Hill

Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers

Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school term)

Campsie

Help with reading Campsie

Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers

Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30-5pm (during school term)

Riverwood

Help with reading Riverwood

Help with Reading is designed to help students in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to volunteers.

​Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30-4.45pm

Lakemba

After school fun Lakemba

Our libraries have a great range of after school  activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school term)

Panania

Help with Reading Panania

Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers

Tuesdays, 3.30-5.30pm. Bookings required.

Greenacre

After school fun Greenacre

​​Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30pm (during school term)

Panania

Youth Dungeons & Dragons club Panania

Dungeons and Dragons is a classic tabletop roleplaying game that you can now play weekly at Panania Library!

Tuesday, 5-7.30pm
Bookings essential.

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Bankstown

Adult Dungeons and Dragons Club Bankstown

Join the adventure to solve mysteries, right wrongs and deal with evil in all forms.

Fortnightly, Tuesdays 5-7.30pm (starting Tuesday 4 February)

Revesby

Seniors Splash Revesby

Never learned to swim? Now’s your chance – for FREE!

Wednesday or Thursday, July to September